14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has released Edge 90 for desktop platforms, and needless to say, it comes with some pretty big changes aimed at the production channel.
First and foremost, the application now includes an improved kiosk mode, as Microsoft explains in the official release notes here.
“Starting with Microsoft Edge version 90, we have locked down the UI print settings to only allow the configured printers and “Print to PDF” options. We have also done improvements within the assigned access single app kiosk mode to restrict the launch of other applications from the browser,” the company said.
In addition, Edge 90 now comes with a new download interface that comes down to a flyout in the menu bar. This is such a massive improvement, as Microsoft Edge finally drops the annoying download bar borrowed from Google Chrome.
Font rendering improvements are also part of this release, as Edge 90 comes with improved clarity and reduced blurriness.
A new kids mode
But the star of the show is the new kids mode, which makes the web loaded in Microsoft Edge safer for children.
“Kids Mode is a convenient browsing mode inside Microsoft Edge that’s designed for kids. With its kid-friendly features and safety guardrails in place, Kids Mode is a great place for children to safely explore the web. Kids Mode includes features like custom browser themes, kid-friendly content, browsing based on an allow list, Bing SafeSearch set to strict, and a password requirement to exit. Also, Kids Mode doesn't require a child account or profile,” Microsoft explains.
The kids mode is currently only available in US English on Windows and macOS, but it’s supposed to eventually make its way to everybody in the coming weeks and months.
The new Edge 90 can be downloaded right from the built-in auto-update engine pre-loaded with the browser.